Store seeds in envelopes, sealed containers, or plastic bags in a cool, dry, and dark place. To absorb moisture, add silica gel or rice to the seed storage container. Put seeds that require cold ...

Not all seed sources are the same. Comparing variety selection, pricing, availability and disease resistance can help gardeners choose the best options for the season.

As climate change intensifies and chemically treated crops dominate the market, many farmers are turning to sustainable practices like organic farming and seed preservation. A key part of this shift ...

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Using a molecular technique known as the comet assay, researchers tracked oxidative DNA damage and repair in seeds stored for 2, 5, and 12 years under cold dry genebank conditions. Their findings ...

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Whether you have vegetable seeds left over in the seed packets you bought for this year’s garden or you saved seeds from your favorite cut flowers or heirloom tomatoes, storing seeds properly is key.